North West vs Lions, CSA 4-Day Division 1, Today Match Prediction 14 November 2024

NWEST vs LNS Match Prediction & Analysis

Host North West will be looking to put on a decent show when they take on Lions in the ninth match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One 2024-25 played at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, starting from 14th November (Thursday).

After securing a draw against Knights in the opening match, North West will be keen to produce a positive result against Lions. Captain Wihan Lubbe will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball against Lions.

On the other hand, Skipper Dominic Hendricks will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum after their comprehensive win over Titans at The Wanderers.

In the three previous matches played between the two teams, Lions have come out on top on two occasions.

TEAMS PREVIEW

North West Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Raynard van Tonder, Lesiba Ngoepe, Matthew Kleinveldt, Rubin Hermann, captain Wihan Lubbe, wicket-keeper Meeka eel Prince to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings, North West declared their innings with 232 runs for the loss of nine wickets. For North West, Ruan de Swardt played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 67 runs off 152 balls with the help of eight fours. Besides de Swardt, opener Rubin Hermann showcased decent form and scored 56 runs off 104 balls with the help of nine fours and one six.

In their second innings, Raynard van Tonder and Wihan Lubbe smashed splendid half-centuries to see North West secure a draw against Knights.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Migael Pretorius, Achille Cloete, Odirile Modimokoane, and Kerwin Mungroo to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Pacer Migael Pretorius bowled well for North West and claimed 4 for 95 in 26 overs. Besides Pretorius, his new-ball partner, Kerwin Mungroo also had a decent outing with the ball and finished with 3 for 83 in 19.5 overs.

North West Predicted Playing XI:

Matthew Kleinveldt, Rubin Hermann, Lesiba Ngoepe, Raynard van Tonder, Wihan Lubbe (c), Ruan de Swardt, Meeka eel Prince (wk), Migael Pretorius, Kerwin Mungroo, Achille Cloete, Odirile Modimokoane

Lions Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Dominic Hendricks, opener Joshua Richards, Zubayr Hamza, Khaya Fakude, Connor Esterhuizen and Mitchell van Buuren to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their first innings against Titans, Zubayr Hamza and Dominic Hendricks smashed half-centuries to see Lions score 316 runs in 107.3 overs.

In their second innings, Lions managed to declare their innings at 295 runs for the loss of nine wickets. For Lions, lower-order batter Bjorn Fortuin scored a splendid 116 runs off 95 balls with the help of sixteen fours and two sixes.Besides Fortuin, Zubayr Hamza scored 68 runs off 103 balls with the help of eight boundaries. Delano Potgieter scored 40 runs off 98 balls with the help of three fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Lutho Sipamla, Tshepo Moreki, Codi Yousuf, Bjorn Fortuin and Delano Potgieter to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Codi Yousuf bowled well and claimed six wickets against Titans. Besides Yousuf, Lutho Sipamla also had an excellent outing for Lions and finished with five wickets to his name.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Joshua Richards, Dominic Hendricks (c), Zubayr Hamza, Mitchell Van Buuren, Khaya Fakude, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Tshepo Moreki, Lutho Sipamla

Weather Conditions

The first innings score at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom in the matches last season was around 370 runs. Last season, highest score was posted by Dolphins who scored 643 for 8 (declared). The match saw Dolphins a comprehensive ten-wicket win over North West.

The weather forecast for the game is perfect with no sign of rain.

NWEST vs LNS Pitch Report

Senwes Park, Potchefstroom is going to host the ninth match of CSA 4-Day Series Division One 2024-25 played between North West and Lions.

Toss: To Bat

Senwes Park has been a decent venue for side batting first. Last year, two matches out of the four played at Senwes Park was won by side batting first and posting a competitive score of 300 or more runs.